The new Fayetteville Flyover bridge will be closed beginning at midnight so crews can do a final paint job on the bridge over the next few nights.

The project engineer said that they thought crews could complete the painting underneath traffic opening the flyover.

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"But because of overspray and some of the wind they've had recently, they've been concerned about folks complaining,” Engineer Chris Brown said. "The told us several weeks ago that potentially with (the) date we had set, that they may not be completely done with painting.”

Officials caution motorists driving north on College Avenue who want to get on the expressway will have to make a U-turn at Joyce Boulevard.

Drivers said they’re trying to be understanding.

"It seems like they could have finished it before they opened it in the first place, but you know, it happens,” driver Denise Crouch said. “I'm just glad that it's done. It's been long long overdue."

The flyover’s engineer said he doesn’t anticipate anymore closures in the near future.

The flyover will be reopened at 6 a.m. Tuesday, and will then close again at 8 p.m. The closures should only be in effect for the next few days.